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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), has appointed 273 lawyers as aides.
Ajulo made the announcement in a statement released over the weekend.
He said the aides are honorary and technical advisers.
“Upon assuming the position of Honourable Attorney General of Ondo State, a total of 273 lawyers, comprising both seasoned professionals and junior colleagues, eagerly presented a multitude of ideas to lend their support to me in serving the government and people of Ondo State.
“I have graciously appointed all the 273 lawyers, dividing them into two categories: Honorary Advisers and Technical Advisers to the Honorable Attorney General & Commissioner of Justice of Ondo State,” he said.
Ajulo noted that the terms of engagement for the advisers are “remarkably innovative,” adding that they will enhance excellence and ethical legal services to Ondo State.
He said the names of the appointees would be revealed soon, noting that they are lawyers who have “distinguished themselves in law practice, government, academia, and social work, among others.”
“They will provide invaluable guidance to reinforce the vision of the Office of the Attorney-General of Ondo State to be the best public law office in Nigeria,” the senior advocate added.
He listed his eight-point agenda to include access to justice, justice sector reform, uniform law enforcement, law officers welfare, obedience to court order, adherence to executive order and rule of law, as well as protection of women, children and persons with disability.